Quortne Reginald Hutchings

Quortne R. Hutchings (they/them) is a first-generation college graduate, proud Ronald E. McNair Scholar alum, and associate professor of higher education at Northern Illinois University. Their research primarily focuses on queer, trans, and non-binary students' experiences in higher education, the role of mentorship, and supporting students, faculty, and staff navigating substance use and recovery. Their research has been published in the Journal of College Student Development, Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, Journal of Higher Education, and International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education.